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Explaining Brazil

The Brazilian Report
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva
Brazil
Tax Reform
Brazilian Congress
Brazilian Politics
Supreme Court
Lula
Jair Bolsonaro
2024 Budget
Payroll Tax Exemptions
Municipal Elections
Deforestation
Workers' Party
Public Security
Political Factions
Far-Right Opposition
Cerrado
Agriculture
Flávio Dino
Guyana

News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

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Justice Luís Roberto Barroso is retiring. We unpack how factors such as trust, political ties, and electoral considerations may guide President Lula’s next choice for the court. 

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President Lula’s popularity has risen. We examine how this might impact the political landscape ahead of the next presidential election. 

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Brazil’s Congress is discussing a proposal for income tax reform. Backed by the Lula administration, the bill seeks to make the country’s system more progressive. But just how unequal are taxes in Brazil? 

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Crowds on Sunday fanned out across Brazil’s 27 state capitals to denounce two measures moving through Congress: a constitutional amendment proposal that would essentially shield lawmakers from prosecution, and a bill that could forgive or soften pena... more

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Recent Guests

Davi Bhering
PhD candidate at the Paris School of Economics
Paris School of Economics
Episode: Brazil's tax system fuels income inequality (preview)
Rafael Alcadipani
Professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation's School of Public Administration and a member of the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety.
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy (Preview)
Juliana Dal Piva
Investigative journalist and author of O Negócio do Jair
Editora Zahar
Episode: Bolsonaro: from the barracks, to the presidency ... to prison? (preview)
Davi Tangerino
Criminal lawyer and professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro
State University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Brazil's trial of the century (Preview)
Luca Belli
Professor of digital governance and regulation at the Getulio Vargas Foundation's Law School
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: Can Brazil own its digital destiny? (Preview)
Gadesi Alatesta
A professor at the Federal University of Padana's Political Science School. She has a PhD in Political Science and is an expert on the relationship between the Brazilian Congress and the executive branch.
Federal University of Padana
Episode: The battle for control over Brazil's Congress (Preview)
Felipe Campante
Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: US tariffs: Brazil is negotiating with an “elected autocracy” (Preview)
Lise Tupiassu
Pro-Rector for International Relations at the Federal University of Pará and coordinator of the Amazon Human Rights Clinic
Federal University of Pará
Episode: COP 30: are locals ready to shape policies? (Preview)
Tony Harrington
Former US ambassador to Brasilia and founding principal of the Albright Stonebridge International Advisory Firm.
Albright Stonebridge International Advisory Firm
Episode: Brazil braces for Trump's tariffs (Preview)

Hosts

Letícia Arco Verde
Deputy Editor of the Brazilian Report; Co-host of Explaining Brazil.
Gustavo Ribeiro
Editor-in-chief of The Brazilian Report; Co-host of Explaining Brazil.
Ewan Marshall
Deputy Editor of The Brazilian Report; Co-host of Explaining Brazil.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • Tariffs report

    Your not realizing the previous Brasil president was conservative and more on par with USA president trump at that time. Right or wrong. Now you went left in your last election and expect trump to still treat you like a brother. Your president isn’t pro American and has become close to china. That doesn’t work with trump or those that elected him. AIM to be more moderate and the tariffs will respond in kind. We love Brasil but not your government at this time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WTCMEDIC911
    United States3 months ago
  • Nice to have Brazilian news in English

    Not much is available in English about current events in Brazil. As someone with family in Brazil, I like to keep up and appreciate this source of Brazilian news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bilas Peles
    United States7 months ago
  • Pretty good podcast with a typically leftist filter on Brazilian current events.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    premitive1
    8 months ago
  • I've listened to this purchase for years as a casual listener. The quality of the podcast has seemed to diminish as they focus more on driving subscriptions. Several minutes of the most recent episode were drowned out by music louder than the person speaking.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    premitive1
    8 months ago
  • Brazil - Love it or leave it.

    As a gringo of over 10 years I enjoy this podcast. Really enjoyed the 4 part Brazil - Love it or leave it series. Would like to hear more on Brazil’s global political history and relationships with other nations. Always great to have politics in English even if I don’t agree with all the outlooks and views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal900barnet
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Brazil's tax system fuels income inequality (preview)
Q: What does your data show regarding inequality in Brazil?
The study indicates that inequality is higher than previously thought, with the top 1% gaining a significant share of the national income.
Self-serving politics (preview)
Q: Was this disregard for public opinion always a feature of the lower house?
Mário explains that the lower house was supposed to connect better with the common man, but changes in campaign financing made lawmakers more dependent on party leaders than on their constituents.
The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy (Preview)
Q: How does exactly the PCC operate?
The PCC operates as a logistical enterprise focused on drug trafficking and organized crime, originally formed to improve conditions in prisons.
Bolsonaro: from the barracks, to the presidency ... to prison? (preview)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how the atmosphere is in Brasília right now?
The atmosphere is tense as the trial is about to conclude, with many people expecting a conviction and potential violent reactions from Bolsonaro's supporters.
Brazil's trial of the century (Preview)
Q: Is the evidence overwhelming against Bolsonaro considering he threatened a coup openly?
Yes and no; while overwhelming evidence exists, the challenge lies in prosecuting based on a new legal framework specific to coup attempts.

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Providing an insider's view of Brazil's current affairs, this podcast tackles pressing social, political, and economic issues impacting the country. It features episodes that analyze political maneuvers, economic policies, and significant events related to Brazil's democracy and governance, often using expert guests from academia and journalism to shed light on topics such as income inequality, public safety, and legislative challenges. The unique blend of analysis and expert interviews aims to make complex subjects accessible to an English-speaking audience interested in in-depth understanding of Brazil's dynamics.

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2. Rafael Alcadipani
3. Juliana Dal Piva
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5. Luca Belli
6. Gadesi Alatesta
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